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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees )
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 TSP salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
6 TBSPs butter, melted
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup of flour.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; shape into 1-1/2"
balls.
Dip the balls in butter and arrange evenly in a greased 9"
fluted tube pan.
Drizzle with remaining butter.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Serve warm.
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